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Vining resigns as Clinton superintendent After an executive session lasting almost two hours, the Clinton School Board emerged to vote on accepting the resignation of district Superintendent Andrew Vining. The vote was unanimous to accept the resignation. Jeff Wyborny, the board secretary, said the resignation would become effective June 30, 2018,
and that Vining would continue to receive his regular pay from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. Vining is paid $106,000 per year. Vining was heavily criticized last month when he put the school on lockdown after a call to the FBI about a possible school shooting threat. During a town hall meeting, parent
after parent called for his ouster. Because personnel matters are handled in executive session, the reason behind Vining’s resignation is not known to the public. After the resignation was accepted, Vining said, “I wish the district nothing but the best.” Also at the meeting, a couple of law-
suits were mentioned. Clinton lawyer Eddie Morgan told the board about the lawsuit filed against the county by Southwestern Energy over how the gas is taxed. He said that SWN could withhold taxes while the case is being decided, but said that would not really hurt the school because It is always going to get state fund-
Vining said the suit cannot be discussed in public or in executive session.
Ordinances pass with some debate
Decision on water left open The Shirley City Council once again tried to deal with the issue of water. After the last cold snap, Mayor Lisa Hackett said, there are now nine “bandages” instead of five on the pipe running across the bridge. She said it is urgent that the council decide what to do and asked individual counselors where they stand. She said it seemed everyone was onboard with allowing Community Water to take over the system. No one, she said, wanted to borrow the amount of money it would take to replace the pipe along the bridge joining the two sides of the city. And, the mayor added, residents could likely not afford what the cost might be for water if the money was borrowed. Margaret Earnhart suggested trying Johnson Waterworks on a six-month trial basis. Counselors Deborah Kerrigan and Ginny Stone said they had no problem with Community Water. Randall Gardner said he did not want the city to give away the system infrastructure and David Cook apologized for missing the town hall meetings. The mayor said she will seek a grant from Natural Resources to pay for refurbishing two water tanks. No decision on the big question was made. Also at the meeting, Erik’s Lawncare Service was hired to mow and trim weeds in the city at a cost of $700 per mowing. The council also approved a resolution on Marketplace Fairness, which would ensure proper collection of taxes on internet purchases. The Homecoming committee will hold its first meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m.
ing for each student. How it could hurt, he said, is when SWN lets those funds go back to the school and the school is then over its allowance per student. The second lawsuit, which was mentioned by board President Darla McJunkins, is one filed by former School Resource Officer Steve Bradley. McJunkins
Trumpeter Swans glide through a small shallow pond in the Alread area Friday evening. There were nine in all, and they stop by for about a month this time of year. By Saturday, they were gone, most likely heading to a lake near Heber Springs where they gather this time of year for people to feed and photograph them. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)
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Here is a note from Van Buren County Clerk Pam Bradford: Due to the School Board Elections being part of the primaries this election, we want to make sure we get everyone's petitions in in a timely manor to be able to check signatures. Filing will begin at noon Feb. 22 through March 1 at noon. Petitions will need to be turned in to the County Clerk's Voter Reg-
istration office by this date, preferably before Feb. 22. If you have any questions, contact me at 745-6995, or call Vicki in the VoterRegistration Office at 501-745-VOTE (8683).
State Senate
Breanne Davis and Robert Bailey face a March 13 rematch for the state Senate District 16 GOP nomination after neither drew a ma-
jority vote. Davis took 43 percent of the vote to 41 percent for Bailey and 15 percent for Luke Heffley.
Faulty digits?
On Feb. 7, the Damascus city attorney went to court to argue that the way the numbers were calculated to label the town a speed trap are faulty. Beau Wilcox told Circuit Judge Chris Carnahan that the Arkansas State Police failed to discard
A couple of ordinances brought some debate at Thursday’s Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting. The first discussion was on an ordinance that called for $9,000 in carry over funds to be moved over to economic development to help fund a project with Clinton and Fairfield Bay. The project is a 40x20 foot sign just south of Clinton that will trumpet events or things to do in the county. The cost to rent the land for the sign to be placed on will be $200/month. The funding is also for the Greers Ferry Little Red River tourism guide, which some didn’t seem to remember ever voting on. Though there was some discussion and Justice of the Peace Dale James noted that the hard-fought
2018 budget already has $99,000 added to it, the ordinance passed 7-1 with Todd Burgess casting the no vote. The other ordinance that brought some discussion was one to put $40,000 into the county attorney’s department to pay legal fees in the lawsuit filed against the county by SWN. Last month, $20,000 was set aside for the county’s legal defense. Burgess objected then, saying his constituents would benefit if SWN wins the case. This time, James asked what would happen if the county did nothing. County attorney Chad Brown did not think that was a good idea. When it came time to vote, James said, “Reluctantly, yes.” Burgess’ vote was a colorful “no.” The ordinance was approved 7-1.
fines collected for things such as warrants, jail fees and other non-traffic violations. These were the fees that pushed Damascus over the 30 percent revenue mark that declares a speed trap, Wilcox said. Carnahan said Wilcox will be responsible for collecting and presenting the data. Wilcox is aiming for Feb. 20.
School Resource Officer Steve Bradley has filed a federal lawsuit against the Clinton School District and the city of Clinton. Bradley claims he was not compensated for overtime hours and that Superintendent Andrew Vining repeatedly tried to make him waive his rights to claim overtime. The lawsuit was served on Jan. 25 and the defendants have 21 days to answer it.
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Charges say man spat on deputy A Clinton man was arrested Feb. 12 after locking himself into his bedroom. Kevin Jeremy Linn, 39, was intoxicated when his father called police to the residence because son was tearing up the place, according to an affidavit. Linn refused to come out of his bed-
room, so with the father’s permission, a deputy kicked down the door. Linn was lying on bed, and cursed at officers, the affidavit states. The report states that Linn was told to roll over and put hands behind his back. He refused. Deputies took Linn’s arms and one leg
and were able to get handcuffs on. When Linn was taken outside onto the porch, he began screaming that he was going to sue the sheriff’s office and attempted to pull away. The report states that Linn began to spit at a deputy. Linn was placed in deputy’s unit and continued to
spit, most of it hitting a folder on the cage partition, the deputy reported. The deputy radioed to the sheriff’s office to have restraint chair ready. Linn has been charged with aggravated assault upon a law enforcement officer, Class D felony, and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
Linn He has been charged as a habitual offender.
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February 20, 2018
Bradford asks for another term Pam Bradford announces she will be seeking another term as Van Buren County clerk this upcoming election. “I am very proud to have served you as county clerk and will continue to work very hard and stand up for the people of Van Buren County,” she states. “Since I have been your county clerk, our office has been in Substantial
Bradford Compliance with Arkansas Fiscal and Financial Laws. “I would appreciate your vote and support. God Bless!”
JP Bradford seeks re-election John Bradford has announced he will seek re-election as Van Buren County Quorum Court Justice of the Peace, District 6, that includes Barnett, Bradley and parts of Davis and Cargile townships. His previous court term included serving on the county road and facilities committees. His lifetime commitment to public service includes 35 years as a Warrant Officer in the Army National Guard, volunteering in disaster relief and recovery missions and working with Nail Benders for Jesus where he helped build over 30 churches. He stated in announcing that it has been such a great honor to serve the citizens of this great county and seek answers to concerns that affect their daily lives. “People should freely contact me and feel respected when they have
Champs – The Clinton sixth-grade Yellow Jackets won the 2018 Central Arkansas Pee Wee Basketball Conference Tournament. They are (front, from left) Jack Elliott, Dylan Jones, Tristen Treece, Trammell Hastings, Brady Horton. (second row) Coach Denise Burgess, Dawson Burgess, Clayton Maynard, Zane Widener and Alex Longshore. Other coaches not pictured Scott Jones and Shon Hastings.
Bradford a need that requires assistance in finding an answer,” Bradford states. “I will continue to stand firm on any decision that affects the county and District 6 and will not base decisions on an ideological idea, that possibly isn’t relevant to our particular needs. “Another term in office will enable me to continue toward research and working with the county judge, other elected officials and the entire Quorum Court in finding new ways to grow Van Buren County and improve its communities. Your support and vote will be greatly appreciated.”
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Runners-up – Coaches Cody Overturff and Brian Barnett with Shirley Elementary basketball team Abigail Hensley, Adison Barnett, Hunter Hutto, Akayla Rocha Isadora Enns and Addie Grace Overturff. The girls finished second in the District Tournament.
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Head cattlemen – The new president of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, Cody Burkham (right), visited the Van Buren County chapter last week. Also attending the meeting were District 7 State Representative Phillip DeSalvo (left) and Van Buren County President Randy Ward.
Calendar There will be a free six-session class on diabetes for senior citizens beginning March 14 at the Paul E. Mueller Senior Citizens Center in Fairfield Bay. Classes will last about 90 minutes each. The instructor will be Judd Echols. For more information call 884-7800. The Van Buren County Extension office is part of a program in Onia, Arkansas, to conduct a Fruit Pruning Field Day Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The program at Caston Farm will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude
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Spilled logs – Last week a log truck lost its load on the curve in front of the Dennard Fire Department substation on Highway 254. The spilled logs were gathered up and removed quickly. The truck briefly blocked one lane of the road and the driver was slightly injured. No other details were available. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Police Report Plea and Arraignments dates set:
March 28: Thomas J. Lamb, 36, of Chimes, charges are domestic battering-second degree, Class C felony, terroristic threatening, Class D felony. Arrest made Feb. 10. According to an affidavit, Lamb was waving around a knife and threatening to kill everyone in a house on Housley Loop. March 1: Lauren Pinson, 34, of Leslie, charged with domestic battering-third degree, misdemeanor. March 28: Phillip Anthony Price, 45, of Clinton, traffic violations, and outstanding felony warrant (original charge was domestic battery-second degree, Class C felony).
April 5: Robert McNeal, 44, Bee Branch, domestic battering-third degree and endangering the welfare of a minor-second degree, both misdemeanors. Arrest made Feb. 10. March 28: Justin M. Wammes, 34, of Louisiana. Arrested Feb. 10 and charged with: Careless and prohibited driving, DWI-first, refusal to submit to chemical test, and misdemeanor fleeing.
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Obituaries
Buddy Ferren
Elmer “Buddy” Ferren, 87, of Clinton, passed away February 12, 2018. Buddy worked most of his life in furniture manufacturing, and spent his later years making walking canes and staffs. He enjoyed giving his canes to anyone in need of them. He taught martial arts for 31 years, and never charged for his classes. It was important to him to teach people how to protect themselves. He was a servant to everyone and took pleasure in doing for others. Buddy’s greatest joy was his family. All his life he put their needs above his own. He loved the Lord and was a wonderful example of how a Christian should live. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Alma Ferren, and sister, Gearldine Treat. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Billie Jean Ferren; son, Bob Ferren and wife Beth; daughter, Deanie Jackson and husband Glyen; adopted family, Carole and Tonny Yeung; grandchildren, John and Lori Ferren, Thomas Yeung, Kevin and Brandi Sanchez, Chris Sanchez, Eric and Keri Ferren, Jonathan and Judith Jackson, Emily and Colton Gregory and Josh Ferren; five great-grandchildren and another on the way. Buddy was looking forward to the birth of his new great-grandbaby. Visitation was at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, on Saturday, February 17 at 10 a.m., with the funeral service following at 11
a.m. Pallbearers were Buddy’s grandsons: John Ferren, Eric Ferren, Kevin Sanchez, Chris Sanchez, Jonathan Jackson, Josh Ferren, and Colton Gregory. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. A way to honor Buddy would be to love your family, do good things for others, and grow in your walk with the Lord.
Eugene Childress
Eugene Lloyd Childress Jr., 78, of Dennard passed away on February 8, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 28, 1939 to Betty Catherine (Davis) and Eugene Lloyd Childress. Gene retired from the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country for 20 years. After the Air Force, he became an independent contractor and handyman. He enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends whenever he could. Gene was an avid outdoorsman, who cherished his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, while hunting, fishing, and capturing nature in all its beauty through photography, his other passion. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Paul Childress. He is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Anita; one sister, Betty Newton of Amelia
Courthouse, Virginia; one daughter, Gina Fulmer (Robert) of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and three sons, Eugene Lloyd Childress III (Lou Ann) of Bremerton, Washington, Vince Childress (Karen) of San Antonio, Texas, and Chris Rector (Michelle) of Conway, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Gene was a kind and loving person who never met a stranger. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that everyone who knew him to “pay it forward” by being kind to one another and love each other without reservation. There will be a Celebration of his Life at a later date.
James Bradley
James Albert Bradley, 87, of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Clinton. Born May 11, 1930 in Shirley, Arkansas to Tom and May West Bradley, James was a U.S. Army veteran and retired furnace operator. James enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, and being outdoors. James was also of the Baptist Faith. James is survived by his children Jimmy Bradley, Albert Bradley, Jane Nelson, Alice Demlow, Jerry Bradley, Sharon Owens, Steve Bradley; siblings Lavola Parker, Pheba Paridas, Eva Flynn and husband Larry; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, friends and oth-
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er family. James is also survived by the mother of his children, Nira Bradley. He is preceded in death by a special friend, Florence. Services were 2 p.m. Friday at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Mike Martin officiating.
February 20, 2018 Brown. Services will be announced at a later date.
John Myers
John Raymond Myers, 74, of Bee Branch passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. Born January 28, 1944 in Richland, Washington, to the late Arthur A. and Helen Elizabeth Darby Myers. John served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed hobbies such as antique cars, camping and boating. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 48 years, Lottie Myers; step-children, Glenn F. Tallon of California, Valerie W. Tallon of Clinton; siblings, Donna M. and husband Alvie Covington, Nancy K. and husband Earl Clark; numerous step-grandchildren, great- grandchildren, friends and other family members. John is preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael W. Tallon; siblings, Roland Myers and Judy
Molly Grose
Molly Marie (Jones) Grose was born April 1, 1938 in Tularie, California to the late Woodrow and Ola (Reed) Jones and passed from this life February 12, 2018 in Conway, Arkansas. On June 29, 1957 Molly was married to the late Paul E. Grose in Santa Cruz, California. Molly was active in civil service. Later, she spent almost four decades in retail clerical work, retiring from both J C Penney and Walmart. Molly was a member of the Hurricane Lake Baptist Church and will be deeply missed by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul E. Grose; three sisters, Shirley Smith, Linda Raines and Carol Roberts. Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Charles Grose
of Clinton, Arkansas, Scott Grose (Stella) of Atlanta, Georgia, Brian Grose (Darla) of Horn Lake, Mississippi, one daughter, Donna Wortman (Doug) of Greers Ferry, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; Megan Bailey, Paul Grose, Travis Grose, Hannah Betnar, Sarah Knight, Morgan Wortman, Peri Grose, Kalin Grose, two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Stanford, Emma Blanton; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services followed at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment was at the Walnut Bottom Cemetery in Perry County.
Elsie Dunn
Elsie Viola Ingram Dunn age 90 died peacefully on Feb. 8 See Obituaries on page 5
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February 20, 2018 Obituaries from page 4 in Kansas City, Kansas. Viola is survived by her three sons, Alvin Dunn and wife Vickie of Nevada, Missouri, Larry Dunn and wife Vanessa of Kansas City, and Calvin Dunn, also Kansas City; daughter Linda McFadden and husband Lynn of Nevada, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Bula Ingram, husband James L. Dunn and brothers Lonnie and Finis Ingram Viola was born in Simms, Texas but resided the first 20 years in Woolum and Scotland, Arkansas. She graduated from Scotland High School. She was a member of Judson Baptist church. Viola loved to research her family tree. She spent many years of hard work on the genealogy, which in the end produced a published book of
the Ancestors and Descendants of William Timothy Ingram 1817-1993 with the help of Odessa Marie Ingram Stanberry. A service was scheduled for February 16 at 11 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, with Pastor David Jones officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas.
U.V. Shelley
U. V. (Bea) Johnson Shelley passed into grace on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, where she was reunited with the love of her life, Boyce Shelley. Bea was born May 11, 1927 to James Madison Johnson and Sally P. Brakebill Johnson in Conway,
Arkansas. She was retired from AeroMotor/Mueller Pump and was active in Carelink Services in Conway until her health prohibited her from serving. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, a son, Dale Hall, and her brothers, Willie Johnson, Archie Johnson, Horace Johnson, and Phillip Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Williams of Mayflower, Melissa Gibbs (Scott) of Benton, Rachelle Selvog of Minnesota, and a son, Jack Shelley (Deb) of Conway. She is also survived by her brother, Fred L. Johnson of Jacksonville, her sister, Floy Maddox of Clinton, eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat grandchild and a host of other relatives. Services were 3 p.m. Saturday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Polar Plung – The Van Buren County Special School adult staff participated the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 10. This is the team’s sixth year to take the plunge to support Special Olympics in Arkansas.
Weather class draws 40 The Van Buren County Library hosted a two-hour weather spotting class on January 25. Presented by Dennis Cavanaugh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Little Rock, this engaging class had around 40 participants. Cavanaugh walked attendees through the basics of storm formation, how to identify supercell storms, the difference between inflow and outflow boundaries, and other interesting meteorological facts. The class was presented in a discussion format. The library is currently working to schedule another weather spotting class this spring.
The crowd at the fundraiser Feb. 9 heard music, ate pancakes and held drawings.
Laureate Alpha Lambda Sorority fundraiser Story and photo by Ellen Kelly
Members of Laureate Alpha Lambda hosted a community pancake supper February 9 at the Lions Club, 365 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. The large crowd was treated to the vocal and keyboard
Dennis Cavanaugh of the National Weather Service in Little Rock taught a weather-spotting class at the library last month. About 40 people attended.
talents of Lori Hunter and Tyler West. This awesome duo kept the pace of the evening rolling along with renditions of “Girl Crush” and other contemporary hits. Sorority members provided a table of baked goodies for the public to purchase. There was little left by evening’s
end. Peggy Gurske, a Fairfield Bay resident, won the substantial 50/50 drawing and promptly returned $100 to the sorority as a donation. The club’s president, Mary Mills, declared, “We so appreciated everyone coming to help us support local charities.”
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Feb. 20 – Breakfast: Cereal, Nutri-grain bar, pearst. The Clinton Elementary kindergarten classes celebrated Moms and Lunch: Potato soup, Muffins. They sang songs and did fingerplays for their moms. They diced ham, Italian also enjoyed muffins and milk. bread, fresh veggies, strawberries. Feb. 21 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Baked turkey, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, pears. Feb. 22 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Feb. 23 – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Hot dog, tater wedges, baked beans, mixed fruit. Feb. 26 – Breakfast: Funnel cake, raisins. Lunch: Corn dog, coleslaw, baked beans, peaches. Feb. 27 – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, peaches. Lunch: Hot Pocket, salad, corn, mixed fruit.
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Feb. 20 – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnuts. fruit. Lunch: Casserole or chicken nuggets, garlic bread, salad, steamed broccoli, smoothie/fruit. Feb. 21 – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, breadstick or pizza, salad, blackeyed peas, juice/fruit. Feb. 22 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pork roast/gravy or chicken patty, creamed potatoes, pinto beans, rolls, fruit. Feb. 23 – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or turkey and cheese Hot Pocket, slaw, cookie, fries, pears. Feb. 26 – Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken noodles/French bread or mini corn dogs, salad, green beans, pears/ juice. Feb. 27 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, PB/J sandwich or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit.
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Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Crabtree’s Senior Nite Potluck at the Foursquare Church, scheduled for Friday, has been cancelled. The evening’s theme “All About Breakfast” will be recycled March 30 when Senior Nite returns. Kurt Kundert called to say his cousins Cactus and Tammy Strains were visiting for a couple weeks. They had fled the snow and cold of their Iowa home in their motor coach pulling a trailer of motorcycles. Warm weather last week allowed them to ride their Harleys, with Kurt’s son Kurt Jr., to points of interest west. I voted in last week’s special election at Crabtree’s polling location in the Foursquare Church. I arrived in the afternoon to find poll workers eating banana pudding which they were happy to share. They had sausage gravy and eggs for breakfast and planned ham, sweet potatoes, green beans and homemade English muffins for dinner. I was only the 15th voter of the day so they had been busy shelling pecans, sharpening all the knives in the church kitchen and telling
stories. Leon Lemings shared his wide breadth of gardening knowledge. Izene Collins said he would probably repeat his hay bale garden of last year. Verlen Drew said she was required to check even her husband’s ID when he voted. And rounding out one of the happiest group of poll workers I ever met, were Eunice Lemings and Kathy Silva. Louis Jackson had carpal tunnel surgery last Friday. His wife said the doctors did a good job and he should be recovered in 2-3 weeks, although, she added, “He won’t be playing the piano again.” On a warm night walk last week I had numerous moths fly by and then returned home to find a housefly in my kitchen. So much for cold temperatures reducing insect populations. I’d like to note the passing of Buddy Serren. It’s hard to measure all the contributions this “fine gentleman” made to the community up this way. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Patsy Ward Formosa
Visiting DeLane Story on Saturday
was her sister JoAnn and husband Buddy Hancock of Hot Springs Village. They went to Western Sizzlin’ and had lunch. DeLane said they had a really good visit. I attended the Formosa EHC meeting on Tuesday. We worked on our project and Roberta Darling brought refreshments. She brought a wonderful lemon cake. It was delicious! Roberta and Donna Sherrod also brought chocolates for everyone for Valentine’s Day. That was a very nice surprise. I talked to Ruth Webb and she is doing much better. BE is doing really well. Ronnie is still here and taking good care of them. On Monday, their nieces, Linda Beloti and Sue Vestal, and their mother Murlene Webb of Conway visited them. They brought food and prepared lunch for them. Ruth says they a very nice visit. Frankie and Erica Ward and boys, Rylan and Landon of Greenwood, and RG met Marva in Conway after her doctor’s visit. They had lunch at Mulan’s Chinese restaurant. They were also joined by John and Teresa Ward and Sindee Morse. Marva said they really enjoyed getting together with the kids. I went to Little Rock with Susie Blair on Thursday to visit Bobby in the hospital. He seems to be slowly improving. I’m praying he is home and doing good be-
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Musical notes – William Worden of Fairfield Bay teaches a Native American flute class Feb. 10 at the Van Buren County Library in Clinton. (Photo by Jeff Stansbery) fore too long. I hope no one else around here (or anywhere) gets that nasty flu! Take care and stay well. God bless and have a good week!
James and Joyce Burns Scotland
Well, the groundhog said we would have six more weeks of winter. Here it is only 2½ since then and we have had two wonderful days of spring-like weather. Maybe we can sneak in another few days before the six weeks are up. I am sure that a lot of you remember the lovely lady, Viola Dunn. Viola passed away this last week and her service was at the Scotland Baptist Church on Friday, the 16th of February. I met her when she lived in Clinton and volunteered at the Museum several years ago before she and her husband James Dunn moved to Missouri. She was the sister of Lemual and Finis Ingram. She is remembered by many friends and family. Toby Stripling is still in the hospital and will be there for some time. Please remember to send him a card once in a while. Thanks to all of you that have done so. I received a note from Paul McNabb and will share it with
you...... Scotland friendships rekindled. Saturday, 10 February 2018 proved to be a grand day in the lives of some former Scotlanders. Paul James McNabb, class of 1967 and Carl (basketball coach) and Lina (English teacher) Barger got together to reminisce and just enjoy each others company. Highlights of the day included an excellent lunch at the Little Red Restaurant, touring the Barger’s cabin at Greer’s Ferry and their wonderful home in Conway, a tour of the McNabb retreat home at Scotland, and a photo op at the Bulldog gym. Carl and Lina are retired distinguished Arkansas educators. In addition, Carl has authored several historical novels including “Swords and Plowshares” and “Arkansas Hillbilly.” Paul is a retired Naval Officer and Illinois educator. He and his wife Demaris live in Northern Illinois. Paul relates a quote from the Bargers, “our time at Scotland High School was the very best experience of our teaching careers.” – Paul J. McNabb February 24 at the Scotland Masonic Lodge the Championship Squirrel Hunt will meet at 6 a.m. and will start at 7 a.m. For more information call Jerry Bennett at 2532763. March 17 at 12 noon. The Outdoor
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Expo and Wild Game Dinner will happen at the Scotland School. There will be lots of things to see and a turkey calling contest in the afternoon. Dinner will start at 5 p.m. and there will be three speakers during the evening event. For more information call Donna at 253-5927. Be safe and have a great week and if you have Scotland News call James Burns and he will see that it gets into the paper.
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Pool winners in Clinton this week were Bill Bonds and Ferrell Weaver. Gerry Bridges got a rose from somebody on Valentine’s Day. Ten people wore red on Valentine’s Day. Norma Scott, the milk lady, has recovered and returned to her duties at the Clinton center. So good to have you back, Norma. Heather was home sick with the flu but Melba did a fine job filling in. Kenton Tester has been home with some broken ribs. Get well soon, we miss you. We had some really good fish at Shirley on Thursday. Fairfield Bay is now officially known as the Paul E. Mueller Senior Center. How about this: I’ll admit I’m right if you will admit you’re wrong. Things always look brighter through a smile.
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Merl Eoff. Winners for the evening were: high, Conie Reamey; second, Lou Burgess; traveling, Emma Hink; bingo, Rita Bintliff.
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Changes can bring inner peace
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV) Too often, everything is falling apart or everyone is just trying to hurry and fix everything around them before chaos is an absolute reality. Some people choose to live as though they are always behind schedule, others are trying to live a couple of days ahead of themselves. Therefore, either one of these could be causing stress, anxiety and other related vexations against their everyday lives.
The Hope of having good days could be as simple as a little scheduling and surrendering our anxieties and fears to Jesus Christ. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His Righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself” (Matthew 6:33-34 KJV). People understand that trials, tribulations and distress will be a part of life, yet how we deal with the issues thereof will determine the measure
Senior Center menus / February Clinton/Damascus
Feb. 20 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 21 – Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, pineapple chunks. Feb. 22 – Sliced turkey w/gravy, sweet potatoes, creamstyle corn, roll, apple crisp. Feb. 26 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries/bananas.
Fairfield Bay
Feb. 20 – Closed Feb. 21 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, bread, fruit. Feb. 22 – Baked chicken strips, cauliflower w/cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Feb. 23 – Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.
Scotland
Feb. 20 – Lemon pepper chicken, corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Feb. 21 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Feb. 22 – Pork roast, Au Gratin potatoes, orange-glazed beets, bread, apple cake. Feb. 26 – Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapple.
Shirley
Feb. 20 – Chicken
of peace and hope a person will walk with each day. The story about the hare and the tortoise has been illustrated in many different ways, yet it always basically has the same result and ending. The hare takes off real fast and tries to take every shortcut, tries to trip up the tortoise around every corner, yet the tortoise is always patiently, honestly consistent and in doing so, always finishes first. Scripture indicates that a Christian should run with patience the race that is set before them and also walk in The Spirit by Faith. I have experienced firsthand the hustle and bustle of life’s busy schedule and demands, yet the longer I continue to proceed forward in Christ, the more often I realize that a consistent walk toward His Purpose is always more and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Feb. 21 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Feb. 22 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Feb. 26 – Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/ strawberries. Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday-Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday-Friday.
effective and fulfilling for the whole family. Prayerfully scheduling and planning each day will simply produce an orderly, peaceful atmosphere though your work, schooling and recreational areas may stay the same. The beneficial change that needs to accumulate to bring peace in people’s lives probably isn’t a new job, school or exercise, but rather asking God to help you organize your priorities for every day. It isn’t a person’s walk with God which changes all their surroundings, yet the ways of Christ improve overall outlook and out-
come of everyday tasks. Though many of you reading this today may be feeling overwhelmed by the distress of your busy schedules, anxieties of your pasts, presents or futures, everyone has the opportunity to lay their cares, burdens and fears upon the shoulders of Jesus and find Rest in Him. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 KJV) Michael Roberson is pastor of Main Line Full Gospel. Send him your questions and comments at mainlinegospel@ windstream.net
February 20, 2018
Chili supper set at church
There will be a benefit chili supper Saturday, March 3, to help Walnut Grove Community Church with its construction fund. If you would like to enter your chili, bring it around 5 p.m. or before. Chili will be judged at 5:15 p.m. Donations will be accepted. The supper will be followed by a pie and dessert auction at 6 p.m. Andriana Love and the Maygardens will sing at 6:45 p.m. The church is located at 6940 Highway 95 West, Clinton.
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Fun & Games
Weekly Crossword
Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Puzzle solutions are on Page 2)
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Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / 328 Main St. / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Friday, March. 2, 2018. Drawing will be at 4 p.m. Friday, March. 2.
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Where In the County Is This? Where can you see this old rock building in Van Buren County? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See Rules at left.
Quote of the week Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
-- Walt Whitman
Van Buren County Trivia The 1830s brought more families to the area and by 1840, the county had 243 families with a population of around 1,500. By 1850, 448 families were living in the county, and the population had reached 2,864. (Puzzle solutions are on Page 2)
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February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Fields
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . Marlene Rollins
February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Tate
February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandy Gann
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Thomas
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . Brianna Conley
February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . Jerimey Olson
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . Patrica Walker
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby Donley
February 20 . . . . . . . . . . Willie Wilkinson
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coy Bryant
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Dyer
February 20 . . . Rose Michelle Woolsey
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Crow
February 25 . . . . . . . . John Hastings, Jr.
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacky Crow
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Day, Jr.
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Skowron
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skylar Long
February 23 . . . . . . . . . Melissa Duckett
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava Swartz
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Nunley
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . Justin Farquinn
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Wilson
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Prout February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Felton
February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Winn
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Sluder
February 23 . . . . . . . . . Ronnie Pressnac
February 26 . . . . . Abigale Rose Hensley
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danet Snow
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Pruitt
February 26 . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Henson
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . Isabella Story
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Clifford Tracy
February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Hink
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Bramlett
February 23 . . . . . . . . . . Charles Wilbers
February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Moore
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . David Cullum
February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . Neda McBride
February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Pyles
February 22 . . . . . . . . . Deward Jackson
February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Price
February 26 . . . . . . . . Ginger Lee Wood
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Johnson
February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Shue
February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyda Jones
February 24 . . . . . . . . . Krystil Snowden
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Friendship Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39 THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE COUNTY GENERAL PROJECTED REVENUE FROM CARRY OVER FUNDS BY $9,000.00 AND DO HEREBY APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET. WHEREAS: With the development of a joint venture with the City of Clinton and the City of Fairfield Bay to promote Tourism in Van Buren County for Economic Growth; and WHEREAS: There is now a need to appropriate the $9,000.00 from Van Buren County General to the Van Buren County Economic Development Budget; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, STATE OF ARKANSAS, THAT; SECTION 1: That the annual operating budget - #2017-39 is hereby amended; and
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*All other departments will be cleaned up by transfers with-in each fund and department* NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS: That these funds be transferred and appropriated to clean-up the 2017 Budget TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $38.41 . Approved this 15th day of February, 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
SECTION 2: That the $9,000.00, be appropriated into the Van Buren County Economic Development Budget Fund 1000 ; Department 110; Line Item 3040 (Advertising and Publications). Approved this 15th day of February, 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
Sponsored by J.P. D. James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $40,000.00 INTO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S DEPARTMENT #1000-04303005 – SPECIAL LEGAL. WHEREAS: A line item for funding a County Attorney’s Department was created by Ordinance No. 2018-06 to administer payment of legal costs incurred in pending civil litigation filed by SWN Production Company (Arkansas), LLC, Van Buren County Circuit Court Case No. 71CV-17-251, being; and WHEREAS: Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) was appropriated into said line item pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-07 to fund initial legal costs pending research of the statutory requirements for procuring county attorney legal services, specifically whether competitive bidding is required; and WHEREAS: Personal services such as legal services are not “commodities” which are subject to competitive bidding as set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-101 et seq. Further, Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-802(c)(1) states that competitive bidding shall not be used for the procurement of legal services by the County; and WHEREAS: The County has lawfully selected an attorney to provide representation in the above referenced lawsuit; and
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WHEREAS: There is a need to appropriate an additional forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) into line item #1000-0430-3005 – Special Legal to provide funding for anticipated legal costs in 2018; and WHEREAS: The above referenced matter concerns the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes and all attorney’s fees incurred therefore are subject to reimbursement by all municipalities, school districts and other local taxing units receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by the County Collector pursuant Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-21-114(f). NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $40,000.00 be appropriated into the County General #1000430-3005 – Special Legal. Approved this 15th day of February, 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
February 20, 2018
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Fishing Report
All species of bass in Lake Maumelle are biting well, with white bass being excellent, according to our reporter at Jolly Roger's Marina.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 2-142018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said February in Arkansas is staying true to form: cold one day and warm the next. The last two have been the cold variety and the forecast for later in the week being close to 70 midweek and then cold again for the weekend; a rain chance during this period. If you can choose a warm day, the insect activity is starting with midges and some caddis beginning to emerge. When the caddis are coming off, you might try a redass tied with florescent green thread. The river is clear and low with generation in the mornings when the temperature is low. This generation usually is from about 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. During warmer temperatures and on the weekends the generation decreases or
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stops. Trout are taking small sowbugs, midge pupa, size 10 Woolly Buggers and size 16 mayfly emergers. It would be best to check the generation schedule before planning your trip. Also if a large rain event should occur this time of the year, it may muddy the river due to runoff.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.27 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 2-142018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake on Tuesday was at 455.30 feet msl. That is 6.74 feet below normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and rising ever so slow but on the rise nonetheless. And all the rain expected in the
forecast is for sure going to help the bite all around in the short term as well as the long term, on out until the spawn starts happening – walleye first, then the whites and crappie, and last but not least the bass and bream. Crappie will be making a move after this warm rain and you will be able to catch them higher in the water column. Try 12-18 feet in the pole timber and brush piles using minnows or jigs in a spring craw color, and also try reeling a beetle spin through the timber. Walleye will be on the move, for sure, probably going a lot farther up the major river and all north creek arms. Of course, the smaller males will be first with the females coming behind them. Some will find their way on up to spawning sites and hang out until it’s time for them to lay eggs in the shallows at night and will feed at night and better during the day
when it’s overcast. Try using crankbaits, live bait on catfish rigs and drop-shots, grubs, swimbaits, etc. for the best action. The hybrid and white bass bite may be off and on some as they do not like to deal with stained water. They will be able to be caught in water with good clarity using spoons, inline spinners, grubs, swimbaits and hair jigs in 25-45 feet of water. Find the shad and the warmest water for the best results. No report on bream. No report on catfish but the bite will be going real well after this rain on a variety of baits. Tommy says the black bass will be on the move as well, but it will not happen overnight. Some will move shallower vertical and some will move horizontal to be shallow. Shallow fish will eat spinnerbaits, traps and jigs. The deeper fish will still eat a C-rig and a football head. And the in-between fish will eat jerkbaits and crankbaits. This should be a super great year catching on jerkbaits, as with all the cold we have had and water temps falling as low as they did. As it warms, some threadfin will die and that’s when the bite will be on. Probably mid- to late February and into March will be a great time to catch them on various jerkbaits.
Brewer Lake (updated
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2018) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the water is clear and has a surface temperature of 46 degrees. The level is low by about 3.5 feet. Crappie have been fair. They’re being caught in 18-20 feet of water on jigs. You’ll find them by structure. Bass are fair on crankbaits and plastic worms. No reports on any other species.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 2-142018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said black bass are good. Black bass are biting on shaky head jigs, crankbaits, drop-shot and jerkbaits. They can be found off steep rocky banks. They’re shallow during dusk and dawn. Drop 12-18 feet in deep water. Kentucky bass are good. Kentucky bass are being caught on hair and finesse jigs. They can be found near the edge of the creek channel. White bass fishing is great now. More reports coming in this week for catching limits of white bass. They can be found on the west end of the lake and under bridges. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers. Crappie are good. They are being caught on crappie minnows and soft plastic bodies with a weighted jig head. Try using chartreuse or lead as well as bladed jigs. They’re being caught in 8-14f feet depth and 28-34 feet deep.
Fish in the channel or under water bridges. No reports on bream or catfish came in this week.
Sunset Lake
(updated 2-142018) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said a few small catfish been caught on fresh chicken livers and bait shrimp. Crappie are biting on No. 6 crappie minnows and pink crappie minnows. Bass have been hitting Zing Tails in bright colors and No. 12 bass minnows.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 2-142018) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) said the walleye are still doing very well. Anglers are using brooder minnows on a No. 2 Eagle Claw 84A plain shank hook, 8-pound Trilene XL clear line along with a BBsize split shot. Hooking the brooder up through the bottom of its mouth and letting it come out of one of its nose holes is usually best. They live and swim a lot better hooked that way. A lot of times, hooking through the back usually makes them either sling off during casting or makes it difficult for them to live long on the hook. Among the places on the river that have been hot are the spillway, Peeler Bend and some of the forks to the Saline.
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February 20, 2018
Shirley kids make nationals
By Jorden Burgess
On January 2627, 2018, the Shirley High School Beta Club traveled to Hot Springs to compete in the State Beta Convention. The Beta Club is a group of high achieving students with great enthusiasm to go above and beyond expectations. After weeks of preparation, including after school practices, the Beta Club brought home three state winning titles this year! Jesse James won first place in the 10th grade Agriculture Test. Oriana Shull scored 95 out of 100 points pos-
Shirley’s Beta Club qualified for this summer’s National Convention. sible winning first place in the Division One Creative Writing. Tanner Duda, Cody Decker, Ben Gordon, Tristen Hanna, and Riley Conaway built
a Rube Goldberg machine, designed to perform a series of complex tasks to complete one simple task, for Beta Build and took home third
place. All three of these winning titles qualify for the National Convention in Savannah, Georgia June 17-20. Nationals is
where they will compete against students from all around the United States for a chance of winning Top 10. The Shirley Beta Club will be
raising funds to get to Savannah this summer. If you would like to help, call the club sponsors Jeff Mannon or Autumn Pruitt at (501) 723-8192.
Card makers – Some Clinton Elementary students made Valentines for the Arkansas State Veterans Home.
Casting a spell - Clinton students competing in the Arch Ford Cooperative Spelling Bee last Friday were (from left) Gracie Fletcher, 7th grade, third overall, receiving $25; Camilla Infante, 4th grade; Miles Matthews, 5th grade; and Krystin Coats, 8th grade.
Icy sunrise – Earlier this month, the sun rises over the Plant community through the ice and frost. (Photo by Amanda Berger)
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